Part 22 Build a Putt PuttPop Pop Steam Boat s19troubleshoot

Part 22 is Step 19, troubleshooting if your engine doesn't work. SKIP THIS SECTION IF YOUR ENGINE WORKS OK. Sometimes you only have to prime the straws with water and try it again and it works. Or maybe you need a more heat if you are using a tea candle (don't use a lighter or you'll ruin the engine). Sometimes there might be a leak even though you already tested it. Still, it's not hard to find it and seal the engine. Sometimes the cause of the trouble remains a mystery and you might just have to make another one (Yep, I know, I thoroughly hate having to do things over too).

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[Raymond37733]

Dear Sir

,Thank you.

Further to your comments for making the boat longer by 3inswhich you said is ok.

Where ti position the engine is it 21/2 ins in height and using the Bend Pattern and align it to the stern in order to maintain the stability of the boat.Where to cut the hole on the boat to place the engine.

The same procedure as the same as the small boat and in order to get the maximum power of the engine.

Please advise me on this matter.

Thank you and best regards

Raymond

[sciencetoymaker]

@Raymond37733 I don't know. Perhaps you can experiment and see what works. And maybe you can make a video and share what you develop. Good luck.

Slater

[Raymond37733]

Dear Sir,

I am raymond which I have written to you before.My earlier boat and engine works.I am making a boat based on your pattern but longer in length by 3ins,

Can I use the same engine to power the longer boat and where to cut the hole to place the engine in the boat.To maintain the same measurement and position of the hole or a different position.I hope you can advise me on this before I cut the hole in the boat. Will it affect the speed of the boat.Thanks for your assistance.Raymond

[sciencetoymaker]

@Raymond37733 I think it would be ok. I sometimes have to add weight to make the boats work right, so making a bigger boat should be ok. That said, I really don't know. I would just experiment and see.

Slater

[RedMatter3]

Dear Slater I can't find the trouble of my engine I did the pressure test it was ok but then I tried it on my pool it advanced ultrafast like for 10 seconds then it suddenly it stopped I checked on my sink and I pressure tested again but nothing until now it keeps without working coul yo please give me a hank ill be thankful thanks.

[sciencetoymaker]

@RedMatter3 The only way I can really tell what's wrong is if you send it to me. You can find contact information at the sciencetoymaker website.

It's very common for people to have to make a second engine before they get one to work.

Slater

[zac24288]

can u help me two of my three straws arnt blowing out air

[TheShezinator]

Thumbs up if you think epoxy smells like old chicken?

[thenachi007]

@sciencetoymaker

are there any alternate means for fuel? the birthday candles burn out too quickly. : (

[RedMatter3]

@sciencetoymaker thank you I will starover againg and if I find the same trouble ill send it to you thank you